Recorded History, hosted by Ed Smith, is a series where you get to hear about the lives and histories of your favourite artists… and theirs.
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Recorded History, hosted by Ed Smith, is a series where you get to hear about the lives and histories of your favourite artists… and theirs.
New episodes relea... More
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Gavan Reilly - Nerding Out On Succession, Politics and Radiohead..
On this week's episode we delve into the musical life and times of one of Ireland's most respected political journalists, radio presenters and podcasters, Gavan Reilly. We hear how Gavan showed his journalistic instincts at the tender age of 7, how a music teacher introduced him to the magnificence of Radiohead, his complete career about turn in college, falling in love and being reminded of a gloriously mortifying performance in Majorca when he was just 4. Oh and there's a mindblowing insight for fans/nerds of Succession. Enjoy!
If Gavan inspires you to go and buy one of the records he mentions (or just one from your own Recorded History) then we’d love if you supported our partners at TheRecordHub.com.
They’ve given us a 15% discount code to celebrate the launch of the show. Use TRHPod15 at TheRecordHub.com to avail of that offer.
28/5/2023
48:41
Kelly-Anne Byrne - Jane Fonda, The Big Apple and His Royal Purpleness.
This week we get to delve into the life and record crate of Kelly-Anne Byrne. Rightly considered one of Ireland's most respected and beloved DJs and radio presenters, Kelly-Anne's knowledge and passion for tunes is the stuff of legend. She has full of such great stories and powerful insights from how Jane Fonda kickstarted her love of music, coming face to face with racism in the U.S to how she started and continues her hugely successful career as a DJ. She's picked 3 absolutely sublime albums too to tell her story. Enjoy!
If Kelly-Anne inspires you to go and buy one of the records she mentions (or just one from your own Recorded History) then we’d love if you supported our partners at TheRecordHub.com.
They’ve given us a 15% discount code to celebrate the launch of the show. Use TRHPod15 at TheRecordHub.com to avail of that offer.
21/5/2023
53:46
Siobhan McSweeney - Snacks & Nuns and Rock 'N' Roll
This week's episode of Recorded History, is some unholy craic as Ed is joined by Sister Michael herself, the incredible and hilarious Siobhan McSweeney who discusses how and why she got into acting, her genuine love for that iconic character in Derry Girls and the 3 records that have soundtracked her remarkable journey so far.
This episode was recorded live at Electric Picnic and in front of an adoring crowd...and one heckler. Enjoy!
If Siobhan inspires you to go and buy one of the records she mentions (or just one from your own Recorded History) then we’d love if you supported our partners at TheRecordHub.com.
They’ve given us a 15% discount code to celebrate the launch of the show. Use TRHPod15 at TheRecordHub.com to avail of that offer.
14/5/2023
30:45
Paul Noonan - Bell X1, PJ Harvey's Biscuits and the power of Musical Therapy.
Next up to share their life and times through their Recorded Hiostory is Irish music legend, Paul Noonan. He tells the story of how Bell X1 rose from the ashes of his first band, the tragedy that struck his life in the year 2000, appearing on David Letterman, offering PJ Harvey a biscuit and eventually how he's turned his musical talent to helping those who need it most. He even spoils us with a bit of singing!
So sit back and enjoy the life and musical musings of the great Paul Noonan.
Paul's records:
1. R.E.M - Green (1988)
2. DJ Shadow - Endtroducing (1996)
3. PJ Harvey - Stories From The City, Stories From The Sea (2000)
If Paul inspires you to go and buy one of the records he mentions (or just one from your own Recorded History) then we’d love if you supported our partners at TheRecordHub.com.
They’ve given us a 15% discount code to celebrate the launch of the show. Use TRHPod15 at TheRecordHub.com to avail of that offer.
7/5/2023
50:59
Michael Fry - The King Of (internet) Comedy
This week we get to hear about the life, times and tunes of the brilliant Michael Fry. His rise to comedy stardom is an incredible story from his Navan schooldays to appearing in Derry Girls, his sharp and surrealist sense of humour has won him fans the world over and he's only getting started. He knows a good album when he hears it too. Enjoy!
Michael's records:
1. La Roux - La Roux (2009)
2. Sufjan Stevens - Carrie & Lowell (2015)
3. NoSo - Stay Proud Of Me (2022)
If Michael inspires you to go and buy one of the records he mentions (or just one from your own Recorded History) then we’d love if you supported our partners at TheRecordHub.com.
They’ve given us a 15% discount code to celebrate the launch of the show. Use TRHPod15 at TheRecordHub.com to avail of that offer.
Recorded History, hosted by Ed Smith, is a series where you get to hear about the lives and histories of your favourite artists… and theirs.
New episodes released every Sunday feature Ed in conversation with homegrown and international musicians, writers, artists and creatives about the three records that have defined their lives. This isn’t yet another podcast highlighting the coolest, edgiest or most rarefied records people have in their collection – it’s not even just for people “in the know”. This is a podcast for everyone, where we celebrate the personal relationship people have with the music they listen to.
You'll hear some unexpected musical choices, featuring forgotten favourites from across the musical spectrum from rock, to house, to pop alongside fascinating personal histories from our guests.
Whether it’s an album that soundtracked their first breakup, a song they danced to at a wedding or a cassette they wore down while learning to drive – Ed warmly and humorously guides his guests through their musical memories.
Created and executive produced by Dee Reddy for GoLoud, the show is proudly supported by TheRecordHub.com